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LONDON, ENGLAND – Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has signed a new contract with the club until 2021. Boateng was born on February 9, 1988, in Berlin and began his career at 1FC Magdeburg before joining FC Augsburg in 2006. He made his Bundesliga debut for Augsburg in 2007 and quickly established himself as one of their most important players. In June 2014, he moved to Borussia Dortmund, where he spent two seasons, making 55 appearances in all competitions. Boateng returned to Germany in January 2016, signing for Schalke 04. He made 58 appearances for the Gelsenkirchen-based side and helped them win promotion to the Bundesliga in 2017. Boateng then joined Bayern Munich in July 2017,Football Passionate Moments becoming a regular starter under head coach Niko Kovac. The German defender has been a key player for the Bavarians, helping them win four consecutive Bundesliga titles from 2017-2020. His impressive performances have also earned him a call-up to the German national team, which he represented during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Boateng is known for his strong tackling and ability to read the game, making him a valuable asset to any defensive line. He is also highly respected by his teammates, who often describe him as a "team player" who always puts the team first. Despite being just 32 years old, Boateng remains a valuable member of Bayern Munich's squad, and it will be interesting to see how he performs over the next few seasons. |
